Kodascope Talking-Film Library (1936)

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41 of the most sung operas of the modern music world, Carmen, for production at the Opera Comique in Paris. This picture, which always is sure of warm reception, contains actual scenes and most of the stirring action from the opera, showing orchestra and singers, dancers, and glimpses of a real bullfight. 11 vtin. L-6602 George Frederick Handel Code MERBI The writer of one of the greatest of oratorios, The Messiah, and of forty operas, among them Jitliiis Caesar and Rodctinc, is shown in this picture as the greatest organ and harpsichord soloist of his age with the single exception of Johann Sebastian Bach. Here is filmed an impressive eye and ear presentation of the achievements of this master in a fine bit of entertainment and musical history. 11 iniii. L-6603 Stephen Foster Code MERBO Stephen Foster was the South's most eminent composer. In this picture, he lives again. John Huntley singing "Uncle Ned" and "Come IV here My Love Lies Dreaming ;" Nancy McCord singing "My Old Kentucky Home," and the darkies' chorus will carry you straight back to crinoline days, with "Old Black Joe." 11 min. L-6604 Frederick Chopin Code MERBU The life of this great master of pianoforte music beautifully portrayed. Madame Dudevant ("George Sand"), Specify Two Alternates